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1Know Your FaithLearn the core doctrines of the Christian faith deeply enough to state them precisely, show them from Scripture and spot every distortion.14 lessons2The Story of the ChurchKnow the true story of the church from Pentecost to today, so you can correct popular myths, answer claims of apostasy and novelty, and stand gratefully in the line of faithful witnesses.9 lessons3Foundations of DefenceLearn what apologetics is, how the major methods fit together under a Reformed conviction, and how to defend the existence of God and the resurrection of Jesus with clarity and gentleness.5 lessons4The Reliable WordGain the knowledge and confidence to show that the Bible has been faithfully transmitted, rightly recognised, fully authoritative and internally consistent.5 lessons5Doctrines Under FireDefend the four doctrines most often attacked in real conversations (the Trinity, the person of Christ, justification by faith alone, and God's goodness in a world of evil), building on what you learned in Know Your Faith.5 lessons6Tactics and DebateTurn what you know into conversations and debates that are clear, gracious and hard to dodge, from a coffee chat to a street corner to a formal stage.6 lessons7Secular SocietyUnderstand what secular Australians actually believe, expose the borrowed foundations of naturalism, and give clear answers on science, morality and the historical Jesus.5 lessons8Hard QuestionsAnswer the hardest questions people ask about the Christian faith (exclusivity, hell, Old Testament violence, slavery and women, unanswered prayer and the hiddenness of God) honestly from Scripture, and turn each one toward Christ.6 lessons9IslamUnderstand Islam from the inside, befriend Muslims with respect, and lovingly press the questions of Scripture, Jesus and assurance that point to Christ.5 lessons10Jehovah's WitnessesEquips you to understand the Watchtower's story and beliefs, defend the deity of Christ and the Spirit from the text, and love Witnesses toward the gospel of grace over many conversations.5 lessons11Latter-day SaintsEquips you to understand the restoration story and LDS doctrine of God, test new revelation by Scripture, and share the gospel of grace warmly with missionaries and members.5 lessons12Hebrew IsraelitesUnderstand the Hebrew Israelite movements accurately, answer their claims about identity, law and Christ from Scripture in context, and engage their members with patience, dignity and the gospel.5 lessons13JudaismUnderstand Jewish faith and life today with respect, reject antisemitism, and lovingly show from the Hebrew Scriptures that Jesus is Israel's Messiah and the LORD come in the flesh.5 lessons14Roman CatholicismUnderstand Roman Catholic teaching from its own documents, and graciously make the case for Scripture's sole final authority and justification by faith alone in Christ alone.5 lessons15Progressive ChristianityUnderstand progressive Christianity from its roots to its leading voices, answer it from Scripture on authority, the cross, judgement and sexuality, and love deconstructing friends back toward the Christ of the Bible.6 lessons16Skills toolkitShort lessons on the skills you'll use all through the course.2 lessons17Memory workKey Bible verses, the Westminster Shorter Catechism and the Apostles' Creed, as flashcards.3 lessons